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12 September 2025 (updated) Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 Reviews
The Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 was tested by ADAC and ÖAMTC in 2024 in the 205/55 R16 91H size, which is widely used in compact and mid-size vehicles. Both organizations gave it a satisfactory overall rating, which indicates a solid but not outstanding performance in all driving safety and environmental aspects. The tire is aimed at drivers who value balanced driving characteristics and good results in the wet and for whom maximum mileage is of secondary importance.
| Test organization | Year | Dimension | Test result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAC | 2024 | 205/55 R16 91H | 2,8 |
| ÖAMTC | 2024 | 205/55 R16 91H | 2,8 |
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Nokian Snowproof 2 tyres
Performance on snow
In reviews of wintry roads, the Snowproof 2 misses out on a good rating because, although it can convince in snow braking, it only remains in the medium range in snow handling and traction.The ADAC attests only a medium level of grip in snow handling and criticizes that longitudinal and lateral forces should be better combined, which makes driving at the limit less precise. When braking on snow, the tire achieves a good partial rating, while ice braking remains below average and is only satisfactory. The ÖAMTC confirms this picture with an overall winter rating of 2.7; snow braking is rated at 1.96 (good), snow traction at 2.67 and snow handling at 2.9, plus ice braking at 3.13. Overall, the behavior remains predictable and uncritical, but does not reach the dynamics of the best winter tires in this dimension.
ÖAMTC: winter road surface 2.7; snow braking 1.96; traction 2.67; snow handling 2.9; ice braking 3.13.
Performance on wet roads
On wet roads, the Snowproof 2 is inconspicuous in a positive sense and achieves a good result overall. The ADAC commentary states that the tire just misses the good rating in braking, but delivers good results in aquaplaning (longitudinal and circular) as well as in handling and can be precisely controlled. The ÖAMTC confirms the solid performance with an overall wet rating of 2.4 and shows strong aquaplaning reserves: longitudinal 2.19 and lateral 2.07, supplemented by handling 2.38 and circle 2.68. Wet braking is just below "good" at 2.57, but remains in a positive range that supports everyday safety. Overall, the tire offers sufficient safety reserves in the wet without any surprises for the driver, which is particularly relevant on wet roads typical of winter.
ADAC: Wet braking just below "good", aquaplaning and handling good.
ÖAMTC: Wet road 2.4; brakes 2.57; aquaplaning longitudinal 2.19, lateral 2.07; handling 2.38; circle 2.68.
Dry handling
On dry roads, the ADAC attests to slight weaknesses in precision and feedback on the steering wheel as well as a slightly delayed/elastic response, which leads to small steering corrections. The tire is not entirely convincing in sudden swerves; the test car should be less prone to oversteer when counter-steering and the sliding phases could be shorter, but the limit behavior remains uncritical. Dry braking stands out positively, where the Nokian achieves a good score thanks to above-average braking distances. The ÖAMTC quantifies the dry discipline with 2.6 overall, braking 2.42 and handling at the limit 2.63, which supports the mixed but solid performance. Overall, the result on dry roads is good-natured but not particularly dynamic handling with strong deceleration and average precision.
ÖAMTC: Dry road 2.6; Braking 2.42; Handling at the limit 2.63.
Braking performance
The braking performance varies depending on the surface: very short and good in dry conditions, just below "good" in wet conditions, good in snow and only satisfactory on ice. Specifically, the ADAC measured 44.1m from 100-0km/h dry, 36.4m from 80-0km/h on wet asphalt and 41.0m on wet concrete, plus 10.2m on snow (30-0km/h) and 21.6m on ice (20-0km/h). These measured values correspond to the sub-ratings of the organizations: ADAC awards "good" for dry braking and "satisfactory" for ice braking, while ÖAMTC rates wet braking at 2.57 and snow braking at 1.96. The good aquaplaning behavior also supports the deceleration stability with high water displacement, without the wet braking rating reaching the "good" threshold. Overall, the result is a clearly contoured profile that shows braking strengths on dry and snow-covered roads and weaknesses on ice.
ÖAMTC: Braking dry 2.42, braking wet 2.57, braking snow 1.96, braking ice 3.13.
Economy
The Snowproof 2 only achieves a satisfactory rating in the environmental balance, primarily due to the below-average predicted mileage. The ADAC states 38,500 km up to the legal tread depth, which is one of the lower values in the comparison group. Positive aspects are the low abrasion (62mg/km/t) and good efficiency thanks to low weight (8.2kg) and low fuel consumption (5.1l/100km at 100km/h), which has a positive impact on the sub-criteria. The ÖAMTC confirms the environmental balance with 2.9 overall and gives the mileage 2.9, which explains the limitation of the overall impression in this criterion. The tire label is C for rolling resistance, B for wet grip and A 69dB for exterior noise, which underlines an efficiency-oriented, balanced set-up.
ADAC: Environmental balance 2.9; mileage 38,500km; abrasion 62mg/km/t; weight 8.2kg; consumption 5.1l/100km.
ÖAMTC: Environmental balance 2.9; mileage 2.9; tire label C/B/A 69dB.
Noise development
The noise development remains inconspicuous and is within the uncritical range of the measurements and label classifications. The ADAC measures a pass-by noise of 72.5dB(A) according to ISO, while the EU label is classified as A 69dB. The ÖAMTC rates the overall noise category at 3.2, differentiated according to interior noise 3.25 and exterior noise 3.19, which indicates slight weaknesses, but no serious anomalies. These values are included in the environmental balance and contribute to the satisfactory overall score. Overall, the acoustic signature fits the positioning as a balanced everyday tire without pronounced noise problems.
ÖAMTC: Total noise 3.2; interior noise 3.25; exterior noise 3.19.
Price-performance ratio
Overall, the ADAC and ÖAMTC rate the Snowproof 2 in the upper end of the "satisfactory" category, without highlighting any significant strengths or weaknesses. For everyday use, it impresses particularly on wet roads with good aquaplaning reserves and controllable handling, while braking distances are long on dry roads, but precision is only average. On wintry roads, the snow braking distances are good, but snow handling, traction and ice braking performance limit the dynamics and the sub-rating. The environmental balance benefits from efficiency and abrasion, but is held back by the predicted mileage. Overall, the tire is suitable for drivers who are looking for a balanced, safe winter tire without serious outliers and can live with moderate restrictions in terms of precision and mileage.
Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 experiences: Advantages and weaknesses
| Advantages | Weak points |
|---|---|
| Safe driving characteristics on wet roads | Slight weaknesses in driving characteristics on dry roads |
| Low abrasion | Slight weaknesses in driving characteristics on winter roads |
| Low weight and low fuel consumption | Below-average predicted mileage in the test |
Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 review
In the ADAC and ÖAMTC reviews, the Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 showed an overall balanced and safe driving behavior, with strengths on wet roads and good braking values on dry roads and snow. There are limitations in terms of precision in the dry, performance on ice and mileage, making it particularly suitable for drivers looking for a stable everyday tread with a focus on driving safety.
Source list
- Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 im Test | ADAC
- Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 | ÖAMTC
